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System and method for self-contained subslot bundling

US10396962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2017
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L5/0094
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus may configure x subframes with a subslot configuration that includes y subslots, y being greater than x. In an aspect, each subslot of the y subslots may include a first portion having one or more symbols for carrying at least one of data or control information, a second portion having a gap, and a third portion for carrying ACK/NACK information associated with the first portion. In an aspect, the second portion may be between the first portion and the third portion. In an aspect, the second portion and the third portion may include at most one symbol. The apparatus may send information indicating the subslot configuration to at least one neighboring base station. The apparatus may communicate content with a user equipment (UE) during at least one of the y subslots.

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